A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Meera Syal
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born June 27, 1961Age 65
Cast appearances (22)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (5)
Funny from behind the scenes.
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The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Meera Syal is a British actress, comedian and writer who helped create and perform the BBC sketch series Goodness Gracious Me. She also played the outspoken grandmother Ummi in The Kumars at No. 42, combining family comedy with the show’s celebrity interviews.
Syal wrote the screenplay for Bhaji on the Beach and the novels Anita and Me and Life Isn’t All Ha Ha Hee Hee, both adapted for the screen. Her work extends to drama and theater, including a solo performance in Shirley Valentine. She received the BAFTA Fellowship in 2023.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call
Familiar parts. Their own spin.
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